Our History

Together We Are Strong

Trinity Academy is embarking on its 28th year as a multi-parish Catholic School; following over 120 years as St. Aloysius School, a single parish school. Together we are proudly continuing Trinity's mission: the individual development of each child: spiritual, academic and social selves. We embark on this mission, renewed with the progressive teaching tools of the 21st century and the technology of today. We are also fortunate to have wonderful partners in our mission: the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark and friends: our neighbors and long, standing Catholic Educational Institutions Mount Saint Dominic Academy and Caldwell University.

Instituted in September 1991, Trinity Academy is a Catholic elementary school, grades pre-kindergarten through eight, which was originally created and supported by the parishes of St. Aloysius in Caldwell, Notre Dame in North Caldwell, and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Roseland.

All Catholic elementary schools within the Archdiocese of Newark follow the Archdiocesan plan, Lighting the Way and are managed by the Archdiocesan School's Office under the direction of the Superintendent of Catholic Education, Dr. Margaret Dames.

Hallmarks of Trinity Academy include:

Highly professional faculty dedicated to providing a challenging educational environment where students achieve academic excellence;

Support and cooperation of the three Pastors which strengthens the school in its mission;

Continuing support of the students' families and the

Management and support by the Archdiocese of Newark.

Trinity Academy has long had a collegial relationship with Caldwell University. Countless undregraduate students have been mentored by Trinity Academy faculty members as part of the teacher training process, to obtain a degree, and teacher certification. In 2014 Trinity embarked on another partnership with Caldwell University. The goal of this partnership is to apply the latest in instruction techniques and academic learning throughout Trinity Academy while offering university students pursuing their masters or doctoral degrees opportunities to work interactively in an educational environment. We are excited about this new endeavor and believe it will further strengthen our goal of providing the best education to each of our students.

As a Christ-centered Catholic academy, Trinity Academy endeavors to unite our students in respect, compassion and concern for themselves and their world. We strive to bring Christ’s love to those we serve as we support their spiritual, emotional, academic and physical growth. We aspire to become stronger in faith as we share the Gospel message through word, work and service.